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The Arizona Republic's Top 10 tight ends to see in 2024 high school football season
It's one of the most unappreciated positions on the football field. But it's also one of the most important. Playing tight end means you've got to block, break out fast to make catches, sometimes get downfield for big plays. While the wide receiver gets much of the glory, the tight...
Gilbert swimmer Paige Downey's taste of Olympic Trials fuels desire for more
Paige Downey took a deep breath before she stepped onto the block for her first swim at the 2024 Olympic trials in Indianapolis. It was the 1500 freestyle, a race that's become routine throughout her years of training, but the setting was uncharted territory for her young career. As the starter commanded, "Ladies and gentlemen … take your mark," she shook in anxiety. Downey, a 15-year-old Gilbert resident who attends Chandler's Basha High School, ordered herself not to look into the record crowd. She was riding an equal dose of exhilaration and anxiety about swimming against some of her Olympic heroes in a pool placed inside Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts.
A summer golf vacation in Arizona could save you thousands of dollars. But is it worth it?
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - I live in one of the warmest places in America: Florida. In my part of the state, from mid-May through most of October, the temperature practically never drops below 75, and neither does the humidity. When the mercury tops 90, it's like living in a sauna with a broken switch.
J’Mond Tapp Transfer: Building a Future at Arizona State University
J'Mond Tapp, a Texas defensive lineman transfer, is eagerly anticipating starting his college career at Arizona State in the familiar setting of Tempe, where he feels right at home. J'Mond Tapp posted eight tackles, including 1.5 tackles for a loss, for the Longhorns last year. He was a Top-80 national...
Arizona announces player participants for Big 12 Football Media Days
By Brian J. Pedersen, Arizona Desert Swarm: The official switch from the Pac-12 Conference to the Big 12 Conference doesn’t occur for Arizona until August, but its first event as a member of its new league is next week when the Big 12 Football Media Days are held July 9-10 in Las Vegas.
Former ASU Assistant Austin Pillado Joining Washington State Coaching Staff As Assistant
Pillado rounds out the Washington State coaching staff that is led by Russell Whitaker who will be in his first season as head coach. Former Arizona State assistant coach Austin Pillado will move north to Washington State this fall, joining the staff as an assistant coach. “I am very excited...
Speak of the Devils Podcast Sitdown Series: ASU Athletic Director Graham Rossini
TEMPE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- After some rough years, a much-needed new era of Sun Devil athletics is here, as Graham Rossini has taken the reins as the new Athletic Director. The promotion into the role for the two-time ASU graduate comes at a critical time. The struggles of the Sun Devils’ marquee sports, the move to the Big 12, and the frustrations of the fanbase have all come as the landscape of collegiate athletics has shifted drastically, with more radical changes likely in the years ahead. Needless to say, a lot is on Graham’s plate.
2024 Arizona football season countdown: 60 days to kickoff
A LOOK BACK — NO. 60 RICK WARREN. With it being the 60th day until kickoff between the Lobos and Wildcats, the best player to wear No. 60 for Arizona is left guard Rick Warren, who played with the program from 1989-1990. He helped make Dick Tomey’s “Fumblerooskie” play famous in 1990. Arizona beat 15-point favorite USC and former coach Larry Smith 35-26 at the L.A. Coliseum after overcoming a 17-7 deficit with three touchdown runs by quarterback Ronald Veal in the second half, one of them set up by Warren’s 28-yard run on the Fumblerooskie. That is a play in which the ball is left on the turf, fooling the defense, and the guard picks it up and runs. Veal dropped the snap on the ground behind center Paul Tofflemire and faked on option play to the left. Warren scooped up the ball amid the traffic and took off down the right side for a 28-yard gain to the USC 3. The play begins at the 2:05:30 of the video above. “It’s as old as the hills,” UA coach Dick Tomey said of the fumblerooski in the L.A. Times, “but you’ve got to have the guts to use it.” It was the third time that season that the Wildcats used that play, which was outlawed by the NCAA after the 1992 season. Warren scored on a 24-yard touchdown rumble on a fumblerooski in a 28-16 upset of No. 11 Illinois (coached by John Mackovic) in the season-opener. “It’s called 13 fumblerooski,” Warren said in the L.A. Times, talking about the play against USC. “Thirteen is our option play left. On the 13 fumblerooski, everybody else goes left and I go right.” Warren was a walk-on in 1988 from Taft (Calif.) Junior College and Pittsburg (Kan.) State. He earned a scholarship before the start of the 1989 season. Warren went on to become a real estate investor in the Atlanta area.
New Arenas Join Big 12 Basketball in 2024-2025
Four new arenas will be on full display in the Big 12, a conference full of some of the best venues in college basketball. Let’s take a look at them and their history of great college basketball. New Arenas Join Big 12 Basketball in 2024-2025. In a conference that...
Life announces Laden as new associate head coach
MARIETTA, Ga. -- Life University is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jake Laden as the new Associate Head Coach for the Men's Wrestling program. Coach Laden brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to the Running Eagles, marking an exciting new chapter for the team.
Celebrate the Summer Olympics – OdySea Style
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale is hosting an exciting family event in honor of the Olympic Summer Games in Paris this July!. Throughout the month, attendees of all ages can participate in fun-filled games and compete for prizes. Each morning will start with a Flame Lighting Ceremony to kick off the...
Three-Star WR Gio Richardson Choosing Between Three Big 12 Schools
Three-star wide receiver Gio Richardson announced his cutdown list that features three teams: Kansas State, Arizona, and Arizona State. Richardson, a 5-foot-11 receiver from Arizona, set his commitment date for the Fourth of July and will decide which Big 12 school to start his college career at. Coming out of...
Closer Look: Miles Lockhart Slotting Into Role With Buckeyes
Miles Lockhart signed with Ohio State out of Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona. He was ranked the No. 34 cornerback in the 2024 recruiting class per the 247Sports Composite and the No. 399 player overall. He chose the Buckeyes over offers from Texas A&M, Oregon, Arizona, Arizona State, Utah, Iowa, Washington, and others.
Trojans take a Swiss Army Knife approach for ‘24
Valley Christian football coach Jake Petersen witnessed something special in 2023. Having replaced 10 of 11 starters on offense and nine of 11 starters on defense, Petersen’s Trojans marched to an unexpected 11-2 overall record with a semifinals appearance. His team wasn’t the most talented, but it had leaders,...
Arizona State Joins NCHC: Season Updates & Expansion Ahead
Arizona State University has officially become a member of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) after a year-long process, expanding the NCHC to a nine-team conference. ASU obtained full membership and voting rights as of July 1, 2024, enhancing the competitiveness of the NCHC. The NCHC will further expand to 10 teams in 2026 with the addition of the University of St. Thomas.
Indoor golf in Arizona: Stinger's Golf Club's offers fresh experience in Chandler
A burgeoning segment of golf is on the entertainment side of things. Topgolf comes to mind, as does the Tiger Woods-backed Popstroke. There are places like Putting World, too. Now Golfzon is looking to get a larger piece of the action in the United States. Hugely popular in Asia, the...
Talking Stick Golf Club completes major renovation project
Talking Stick Golf Club in Scottsdale on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) recently completed a major renovation project, updating the 25-year-old facility. The highlight of the project is the renovation and expansion of the central clubhouse, which is now 20,000 square feet and includes a new golf shop...
3-2-1 Ignition—The Senior Games Project Is Taking Off
The Senior Games project has been enthusiastically received by our community and is on the way, scheduled around other community events in the Spring of 2025. Our Sun Lakes community of around 14,000 people includes Cottonwood Palo Verde, IronOaks, Sun Lakes Country Club, SunBird, and Robson Reserve, and the games will be played at various locations within these communities.
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